In the final days leading up to the election, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign spent up to $20 million on a series of high-profile concert events featuring top artists like Jon Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. The extravagant spending spree, designed to boost turnout in key swing states, has left the campaign facing a massive financial shortfall and mounting debt.
According to sources within the campaign, the effort to organize these star-studded events, which took place the night before Election Day, rapidly escalated in cost. While the artists generously donated their time and performances, production costs soared due to last-minute logistical decisions and unanticipated expenses.
Despite attempts to curb spending, including the cancellation of an Alanis Morissette concert that was initially planned as part of the series, the campaign’s financial situation only worsened. Staff and vendors have raised concerns about outstanding payments, with many wondering if they will be compensated for their work on the events.
The extravagant concert push, intended to galvanize support in critical battleground states, did not yield the desired results, as Harris and the Democratic ticket ultimately lost the election to former President Donald Trump.
Now, campaign officials are grappling with how to manage the $20 million in debt, with some sources close to the campaign suggesting that the financial fallout could have lasting implications for future political efforts.
